BoxyCharm August 2019 Review/Photos

I'm falling behind...yikes! Here's August 2019, enjoy!


Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Illuminating Face Oil - Yes, face oils are all the rage but Wander Beauty stands out. It helps brighten, moisturize, and improve the appearance of skin over time. They recommend 2-3 drops; I choose to double that amount. The gorgeous pink pearlized does everything it advertises. While the glow is subtle - they’re definitely improving my skin. I only wish the pink glow was more prominent. Retails for $42.

Tarte Big Ego Mascara - I have a new favorite mascara! The case/package is such a neon pink that it can barely be photographed. With 1 coat my lashes popped more than any other mascara. And 3 coats will lift your lashes and delivers a fully-loaded look that lasts up to 16 hours. Retails for $23

PÜR Pink X Barbie Glitterally Pink Signature Brightening Peel Off Mask - I was torn with this mask; it's a brilliant glitter peel off (yay) but another brightening (ugh) mask. That wasn't the only benefit it offered as the main selling point. It was quite stellar at deep cleaning our my pores. Bring on more of these masks! Retails for $26

Lashaholic Lashes - Of the many subscription boxes I have over many (many, many) months - never have I ever received lashes. CRIMINAL. I'm unfamiliar with this brand and hope more lashes are to come in future boxes. These lashes were a bit of a struggle. As you can see from the photos they look beautiful and have a thick lash line for the illusion of eyeliner. The thick band made is difficult to apply, more so than my other lashes - I spend 30 plus minutes. Skip these! Retails for $15

Becca Hydra-Mist & Refresh Powder - Winner, Winner chicken dinner! Like setting sprays I don't use setting powder. It's 90% cause I'm lazy hehe. I have a basic $5 drug one that it pretty terrible and turns my skin ghost-like sheen. But this Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder is unlike any other. It's offered in 2 shades in this weightless powder. It's formulated with 50% water, so when applied it has this cool mist-like effect. Ultra-fine, light-reflecting powders float over skin to smooth and blur the look of fine lines and imperfections. Reapply it as needed to keep makeup looking fresh all day. Retails for $39

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus June 2019 Review/Photos

111Skin Vitamin C Brightening Booster - One of the perks of using ipsy‘s app and is around 1 to 2 weeks after you’ve been charged for payment you can see what products are being shipped to you. And getting another 111 Skin I was stoked, as I’ve said before - this brand is high quality, but equally expensive. The vitamin C brightening booster targets your hyperpigmentation, age spots, and uneven skin tone. 1-2 drops mixed with your moisturizer or apply directly to skin will do the trick. When the box arrived I dropped it on my bed and went out for the night, not knowing there was a leaking issue. When I got home late that night half the bottle had a leak through the box and onto my bed. Yuck! From just using it for a few days I can tell my skin was brighter and smoother. While the retail value of this product is definitely out of my price range, that is the only negative thing I have to say. Retails for $180

Tetris X Ipsy Brushes - The Tetris brushes were an add-on that sold out before I could grab them. I needed those brushes! A Facebook group that I am on which is basically just a makeup addiction subscription group that does a lot of searching and selling of items from your boxes was selling the brush set. Retails for $15

Tetris X Ipsy Game On Eyeshadow Palette - I loved Tetris as a kid and to bring in a retro game theme...approved. The color payoff was quite impressive. Retails for $15

Suva Beauty Hydra Liner in Grease & Six Twenty Brush Set - this free-range brush/liner has me impressed. It’s black as night and glides on with ease. Being truly smudge-proof, it’ll last all day/night. It’s rare for me not to use pencils but this product has been intrigued. Retails for $14

Apto Skincare Healing Tumeric Mask - I'm always trying to find ways to use turmeric to help with my rosacea. In this Tumeric Mask, the azelaic acid works to remove dead skin cells, treat rosacea and prevent breakouts without compromising even the most sensitive skin types. Using the mask 1x I can tell you that it didn't clear the redness - its an ongoing struggle. It cleaned out my pores and wiped out any oil on my face. Retails for $16

Tresique Matte Color + Shiny Balm Lip Crayon in Belize Bordeaux - I've received many Tresique products over the last few years but this is my first full size lip product. As always the vibrant color quality is on point with last power. This duo comes with the matte crayon and BB balm. The BB balm has such a faint tint I would categorize it "clear." This berry shade is gorgeous and is vertsaile; night or day to take this baby out for work or dinner - it all looks fire! The upgraded case is more unique than the basic lip crayon...it's magnetic. Literally, magnetic. It almost put itself away. This isn't common in any product I've bought, so its a first for me; how freakin' convenient? Yas. Retails for $25

Sugar Kitten Hydrating Holographic Peel Off Mask in I Dew Care- This is the prettiest effen mask I've ever seen in my life. I could stare at it all day, really. I wanted to get the full size ($12) add on's but then I had to choose just one shade and will the mini's I could get both colors. Sadly they didn't offer the silver, alien one. But I saw it on my mom for Mother's Day and it's awesome-sauce. Retails for $12

Space Kitten Exfoliating Galactiac Black Peel Off Mask in I Dew Care - This charcoal, sapphire, and diamond powder was used to make this mask. It's black as night with lots of silver sparkles. It's very galaxy as its theme. It will brighten and exfoliate your skin while volcano ash helps clear out the pores. Retails for $12




Ipsy Glam Bag June

The theme for June is so retro that it blows my mind! When I first looked at the bag I was appalled by the ugly brown bag I was sent. I didn’t even realize that it was Tetris themed. Sadly there was a set of multicolored ones and I got stuck with the brown one. You know that's my UGH...YUCK color. I even added on a set of Tetris brushes. They offered a whole set for Tetris eyeshadow palette’s, brushes, lipstick, etc. just for around $50. (But I didn't buy - it was alluring).

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hyaluronic Hydrating Primer - I've gotten a few products from this company and I wish they stop sending them. I always review them negatively. My main issue besides the fact that my skin is always breaking out is that they are: greasy and it the consistency is of the products watery. Retails for $28

TETRIS X IPSY Tapered Blending Brush - This Limited Edition brush is in celebration of Tetris' 35th anniversary. Retails SOLD OUT

Purlisse Watermelon Energizing Marshmallow Peel Off Mask 😷- I am slowly been getting into this brand which before Ipsy I knew nothing about. But they have some fantastic, quality products. This gel peel off mask, which pictured doesn’t even begin to show the shimmery glitter ✨. A nifty fact I learned about this line was created by former Power Rangers actress Jennifer Yen aka villain. Retails $24

NEOGEN CODE9 Black Volume Cream - this gel moisturizer refreshes your skin with its 119 natural ingredients. They state it leaves the skin feeling hydrated for over 24 hours, but I found the gel sticky on my skin - not absorbingly. Retails for $34

Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow + Volumizing Eyebrow Gel in Warm Golden Blonde - when I first opened up the box for this brow product I had a lot of doubts. But after I applied it and gave it a couple minutes to look at it it’s actually RetroUrbanRainbow approved despite the color which is too light 💡. The tapered brush is made with tiny microfibers that mimic your brow hairs so it looks real. The brow gel fills in where you have space and helps shape your brows and add definition. Retails for $24

Ipsy Glambag June 2018

 

June had a couple of items to stand out in this bright and bold striped bag.


MAKE UP FOR EVER's Step 1 Skin Equalizer Hydrating Primer - lightweight primer that evens out your skin. Retails for $37

RAEKA's Turmeric Orange Peel Off Mask - made with turmeric, which I hoped would help with my rosacea. Retails for $29

FEEL's Pure Anywhere Balm in Rose - balm that claims can be used anywhere. It has a slight mint taste and faint rose tint. Retails for $15

PERIPERA's Tint Water in Cherry Juice - Tint Water is packaged in an adorable to-go box with the bottle inside. It's something new and unlike a product I've tried before Tint Water is light as air and has great staying power, color. Retails for $8

FIRMA BEAUTY's 102 Elite Blush Brush - Retails for $10